The Coalition of Hindus in North America (CoHNA) held its 4th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy on July 22, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol, bringing together lawmakers, community leaders, and …
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Answer ALS Unveils AI-Powered Initiative to Unlock New ALS Treatments
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readAnswer ALS, in partnership with GATC Health, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Tulane University, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at accelerating AI-powered drug discovery for Amyotrophic …
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U.S. State Department Launches Investigation into Harvard’s Exchange Visitor Program Eligibility
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readOn July 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is launching an investigation into Harvard University’s “continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program.” According …
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IACAW to Host 25th Heritage of India Festival on August 3 in New York
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester (IACAW) has announced that the 25th Anniversary of the Heritage of India Festival (HIF) will take place on August 3, 2025, in Valhalla, …
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India Nears First Human Spaceflight, Eyes Space Station by 2035 and Moon Landing by 2040
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan, is moving swiftly towards its first crewed mission, with key development and testing stages nearing completion, the government said on July 22, 2025. The country …
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) Gita Gopinath will step down at the end of August to return to Harvard University. She will assume …
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United States to Withdraw from UNESCO by End of 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe United States has formally notified Director-General Audrey Azoulay of its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO.) “Continued involvement in UNESCO is not …
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VA Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Winsome Sears Taps Srilekha Palle to Lead Asian American Coalition
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readLieutenant Governor of Virginia, Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee in the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial race, has announced the formation of an Asian American Coalition as part of her campaign outreach …
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A Dazzling Celebration of Joy: “Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Lina Shahby Lina Shah 2 minutes readThis summer, I took my family to Navy-Pier Chicago Shakespeare Theater and enjoyed color, rhythm, and breathtaking acrobatics as theater welcomes the world-renowned Circus Abyssinia for a limited engagement ofEthiopian Dreams. This …
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My Plea as a Teen: Fix Suicide Prevention in Our Schools Today
by Nived Lakshman, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes read“Dear cruel world, I’m sorry. For everything.” Many people don’t leave a note at all. Maybe it’s because they want to hurry so they don’t change their minds. Others scrawl …